Michael Giacchino infuses his compositions with tropical ambiance, resulting in enchanting melodies.
ChillOut With Michael Giacchino's Exotic Movie Music Mashup
If you're in the mood for some unique, lounge-ready tunes, composer Micheal Giacchino's got you covered. His latest project, Exotic Themes for the Silver Screen - Volume 1, is a dreamy, groovy collection that reimagines some of the most iconic scores from his past work on blockbusters like Star Trek, Lost, and The Incredibles.
Gaacchino took inspiration from legendary exotica artists like Arthur Lyman and Martin Denny to give these beloved themes a Bond-esque makeover. Ever wondered what the Star Trek theme would sound like if it was recorded in 1967? Well, now you can find out!
Just listen to the fun, breezy spin on Giacchino's classic "Enterprising Young Men" from J.J. Abrams' 2009 Star Trek. It'll have you picturing yourself sipping piña coladas by the pool or on the beach with an umbrella in your drink.
"This album was inspired by the work of Arthur Lyman and Martin Denny," Giacchino said in a press release. "It was a way for me to play in that world I loved so much growing up. I thought it would be fun to create a fantasy world, where this album was recorded back in 1967 and then lost, only to resurface today."
The LP and CD release includes tracks from a slew of popular movies such as The Lost World Jurassic Park, Sky High, Ratatouille, Cloverfield, and even Super 8. Check out the album cover along with the full tracklisting below.
Side One
- Undiscovered Jungle (The Lost World Jurassic Park)
- Soldier's Paradise (Medal of Honor)
- Aliases and Agents (Alias)
- Secret Bombers (Star Trek)
- Family Time (The Incredibles)
- Leaves of Absence (Lost)
Side Two
- Aviator's Delight (Sky High)
- Cosmos Cruise (Ratatouille)
- Speed Racer Rocks
- Starship's Serenade (Star Trek)
- Romantic Melody (Up)
- Vampire's Lair (Let Me In)
Side Three
- Roaring Mysteries (Cloverfield)
- Casa Cristo Confusion (Speed Racer)
- Land of the Lost psychedelics
- Enterprising Young Men (Star Trek)
- Happily Ever After (Up)
- Clues and Spies (Let Me In)
Side Four
- Airport Connection (Lost)
- Spy Car Anthems (Cars 2)
- Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol Rhythms
- Monte Carlo Mirage
- Science Fiction Symphony (Super 8)
Although he may have dipped into several of these flicks before, you might almost forget that Giacchino was behind the compositions. That's how seamlessly he's woven these tracks together.
The album will drop on all streaming platforms and be available for pre-order at independent record stores on July 26. Give "LAX" from Lost and "Married Life" from Up a listen on Spotify at those links if you can't wait that long.
Preorder the album, CD, and some limited edition merch at Made By Mutant. We'll be blasting these tunes nonstop until the next installment comes out.
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- Michael Giacchino's upcoming album, Exotic Themes for the Silver Screen - Volume 1, set to drop on July 26, will feature reimagined scores from his past work on blockbusters like The Incredibles, inspired by legendary exotica artists like Arthur Lyman and Martin Denny.
- The album includes tracks from various popular movies such as The Lost World Jurassic Park, Sky High, Ratatouille, Cloverfield, and even Super 8, offering a unique, lounge-ready spin on classical themes like the Star Trek theme.
- In an interview, Giacchino revealed that the album was intended to play in the world he loved growing up, mimicking a 1967 recording and then being lost until it resurfaced today.
- Fans can preorder the album, CD, and some limited edition merch at Made By Mutant, with singles like "LAX" from Lost and "Married Life" from Up available for streaming on Spotify before the full album release.
